vverb.stativeclose inSynset:confine enclose
Derivationally Related Form:confinementenclosure
Hypernyms:bear carry contain hold
Inherited Hypernyms:encloseholdinclude
Direct Hyponyms:borderboundbox inbox upembankframerailrail in
Full Troponyms:boundbox inembankframerailshoreskirtverge
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.sociallessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsSynset:check contain control curb hold moderate
Examples:- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
Derivationally Related Form:moderationcheckcurbcontrol
Hypernyms:hold back keep keep back restrain
Inherited Hypernyms:controlrestrain
Direct Hyponyms:abnegatebatecatchconquercounteractcountercheckcrucifydampdenymortifystamp downsubduesuppressthermostattrain
Full Troponyms:bateburkecatchchoke offcountercheckdampdenygaghushlullmortifyquenchshout downshushsilencesquelchsuppressthermostattraintrellis
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.perceptionhold back; keep from being perceived by othersSynset:conceal hold back
Examples:- She conceals her anger well
Derivationally Related Form:concealmentconcealing
Inherited Hypernyms:conceal
Direct Hyponyms:occult
Full Troponyms:occult
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something